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It’s pointless to simply have the attitude that “you should stop spending on that.”

Being shamed for spending money won’t help you. Here’s what will

It seems patronising at best, and woefully ignorant at worst, to suggest that educated, grown adults don’t understand these basics.

  • Paridhi Jain

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In 2022-23, the Mint made more than 110 million Australian coins. The year before that, it made more than 134 million. In 2023-24, it made about 47 million.

The coin that Australia’s ‘Uber for cash’ wants to kill

Millions of coins sit in wallets, banks, cash register tills, back pockets and underneath sofa cushions – and they face an unknown fate.

  • Millie Muroi
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I’m 30 and living with my parents. How do I get back on my feet?

It’s common for people to feel shame or disappointment around how their life is turning out. But the good news is, it’s easy to rebuild.

  • Paridhi Jain
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Three common money conundrums – and why they’re all lies

We all think about money in different ways, but our worries tend to manifest in some common concerns.

  • Paridhi Jain
Spending your life living high on the hog could be masking some deeper troubles with money.

How to end the cycle of financial self-sabotage

One step forward, two steps back. Is that what your financial life feels like? Fixing this isn’t really about money – it’s about how you think.

  • Paridhi Jain
There is no level of wealth that automatically sets you free from financial anxiety, but there are ways you can start to manage it.

Rich or poor, everyone worries about money. Here’s how to stop

There is no level of wealth that automatically sets you free from financial anxiety, but there are ways you can start to manage it.

  • Paridhi Jain
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There are ways to avoid an argument when talking about money with your partner.

How to have difficult money conversations without getting in an argument

They’re the conversations many of us dread most. Thankfully, experts have advice.

  • Amy Rose Dobson
Self-managed super funds own $49 billion in residential property.

You’ve spent your life building wealth - here’s how to protect it

After decades of saving for your future, stretching those savings for as long as possible can be a challenge.

  • Emma Koehn
To cut the cost of your wants, you’ll need to make some sacrifices.

Skipping the pricey coffee and bargain hunting won’t get you ahead

If you’re playing small, there’s a good chance you’re not dreaming big enough. Why stop yourself at getting excited over saving $50, when you could be saving $500 or $5000?

  • Paridhi Jain
Avoidance is a common reason why people procrastinate acting on their financial goals.

Three reasons your finances feel ‘too hard’ to tackle

Getting stuck in financial avoidance is not a simple matter of laziness or irresponsibility. The roots of the problem go much deeper.

  • Paridhi Jain

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